Coffee imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $315.3 million of coffee in 2024 (70.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 50% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $315.3M | 70.5K t |
| 2023 | $209.9M | 60.4K t |
| 2022 | $197.9M | 58.2K t |
| 2021 | $180.5M | 82.4K t |
| 2020 | $116.9M | 59.2K t |
| 2019 | $115.5M | 59.2K t |
| 2018 | $106.0M | 44.2K t |
| 2017 | $75.9M | 31.1K t |
Where Egypt imports coffee from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (43%), Vietnam (17%), Brazil (10%). Among the main suppliers, Ethiopia grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $136.9M | 43% |
| Vietnam | $52.8M | 17% |
| Brazil | $31.3M | 9.9% |
| India | $25.3M | 8% |
| Ethiopia | $16.7M | 5.3% |
| Madagascar | $11.9M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $9.3M | 2.9% |
| Uganda | $7.9M | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $3.3M | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.11 | Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated | 92% |
| 0901.21 | Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated | 6.8% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee: husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion | 0.8% |
| 0901.12 | Coffee: decaffeinated, not roasted | 0.6% |
| 0901.22 | Coffee: roasted, decaffeinated | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coffee exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported coffee worth $4.9 million (773 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (34%), Palestine (24%), Libya (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 34% |
| Palestine | $1.2M | 24% |
| Libya | $819K | 17% |
| United States | $236K | 4.8% |
| Algeria | $200K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $158K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $153K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $107K | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $96K | 2% |
| Morocco | $95K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported coffee worth $315.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply coffee to Egypt?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($136.9 million), followed by Vietnam (17%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Ethiopia grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of coffee per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of coffee to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.9 million in 2017 to $315.3 million in 2024, an increase of 315%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export coffee?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $310.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0901.11 (92% of the value) and 0901.21 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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